Example sentences of "[noun sg] [modal v] be due to [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The observed effect may be due to increased formation of such compounds as temperature increases . |
| 2 | Familial aggregation may be due to shared genes as well as to shared environments — for example common customs , dietary habits , or exposures to viruses , toxins , or chemicals . |
| 3 | Because a squint may be due to serious disease , its sudden appearance should always be taken seriously . |
| 4 | I noticed that Aunt Louise could thread her needle without too much trouble and even write a few letters , but I had heard that sight is often impaired by poor health , and prided myself that this improvement might be due to good food and peace of mind . |
| 5 | A diminished receptor expression may be due to reduced membrane insertion or increased degradation of the receptor in inhibitor treated cells . |
| 6 | Most of this extension of English may be due to political or commercial reasons . |
| 7 | Such increases in productivity might be due to new investment in existing industries , to speed-up and other kinds of changes on the shop-floor , or to a change in balance between low and high productivity sectors . |